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December 10, 2005 · Cessna 172S · N1053X
Lawrence, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 10, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lawrence, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N1053X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA022
According to the student pilot, he had "set up the [air]plane" for the third takeoff. During the ground roll, the airplane drifted to the left and departed the runway. The student was unable to maneuver the airplane back onto the runway so he elected to continue taxiing through the grass and snow. The student stated that he did not notice a drainage area in the infield because it was covered in snow. While taxing through this area, the propeller struck the ground and the empennage struck the rear of the drainage area resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
the student pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing through the field. Contributing factor's include student pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll and the drainage ditch masked by snow.
Full Narrative
According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report submitted by the student pilot, he had "set up the [air]plane" for the third takeoff. During the ground roll, the airplane drifted to the left and departed runway 33. The student reported that he was unable to maneuver the airplane back onto the runway so he elected to continue taxiing through the grass and snow. The student stated that he did not notice a drainage area in the infield because it was covered in snow. While taxing through this area, the propeller struck the ground and the empennage struck the rear of the drainage area. The rudder was creased and the lower firewall wrinkled. An examination of the airplane's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CST
Nearest AirportLawrence Muni (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN1053X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 14 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC